LT. GEN. WILLIAM BOYKIN (RET.)

Lt. (Ret.) William G. “Jerry” Boykin was one of the elite warriors chosen in 1978 to make up the first unit in America’s Delta Force. He then became commander of the unit, and later still, commander of all U.S. Army Special Forces. His thirty-six years in the military included a tour at the C.I.A. and clandestine missions around the world.

Jerry retired in 2007 after serving his last four years as the deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence. His awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and the Purple Heart.

Read more about Gen. Boykin's compelling life story in his biography, Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedom.